After raising the Supercopa de Ecuador, champions LDU Quito jump straight into the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana. The match schedules for Tuesday at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, with kickoff at 1:15 am.
It is no doubt that Gremio is clinching to regain their past intercontinental glory to the point of hiring a big-name coach to salvage the situation. The 2009 winners take on a rejuvenated LDU Quito beaming with confidence.
First, LDU has a good run of form straight from clinching the CONMEBOL treble-winning all three South American club tournaments. The side head straight into the last 16 knockout phases after dropping out of May’s Copa Libertadores group stages.
Furthermore, after clinching the Apertura last year, the side followed with a fourth position finish in the Clausura. However, the side is currently seventh in the Serie A standings with one remaining round.
Moreover, the side builds momentum following a 1-0 over Barcelona to clinch the Copa Supermericana. Despite a six-winless run, former manager Pablo Repetto faced the ax.
On the other hand, Tiago Nunes got released from Gremio’s camp after seven games without a win. The departure of Nunes followed with the appointment of Luiz Felipe for the fourth time. The side remains with only three points so far from their first nine domestic fixtures. The horrid run with only four goals to show.
LDU Quito vs Gremio Head to Head
Both sides have four games against each other, with Gremio taking three wins while Quito with one win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Barcelona SC 0-1 Quito
- Quito 4-2 Delfin SC
- Quito 2-1 Orense SC
- LDU Quito 5-2 Union La Calera
- Delfin SC 1-1 LDU Quito
Away
- Gremio 0-0 Internacional
- Palmeiras 2-0 Gremio
- Gremio 0-1 Atletico Goianiense
- Juventude 2-0 Gremio
- Gremio 0-0 Fortaleza
LDU Quito Team News
The availability of Lucas Piovi is a big boost after missing out on the penultimate Copa Libertadores game due to suspension. Billy Arce is unavailable after finishing his loan term at the camp and returning to Brighton.
Gremio Team News
Luiz Felipe is highly likely to shake up the attack partnering Ricardinho to help Diego Souza, who failed to find the back of the net. Furthermore, there are unavailable figures for selection, including Maicon, Elias Manoel, and Leo Gomes.
Prediction and Odds
Given each side faces new managerial management, we envisage a heated clash from both sides.
- Gremio Win
- Goals Under 3.5
- Both Teams to Score
